Makjang Drama Recommendations
I have been watching Korean dramas since 2019, and have always preferred your standard 16 episode dramas with just a single (Hospital Playlist being the exception), 12 episodes were even better!
But recently I have began to venture into long running family/ makjang dramas and have come to the conclusion that I really enjoy them! I find them to be more meaning full and have the slow burn romance element that I enjoy very much.
Listed below are some of the family dramas that I have enjoyed so far and would like to recommend in case you enjoy such a genre as well :)
PS* Definitely not the end of this list, will edit as I watch and complete more dramas. Also open to recommendations :)
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1. Ojakgyo Brothers
Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes
All time favorite family/ makjang drama! A must watch and highly recommended.
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2. Now Is Beautiful
Korean Drama - 2022, 50 episodes
Such a good and fun watch, this was! Another must watch!
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3. King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo
Korean Drama - 2010, 30 episodes
Although not your average 50 episode drama, still considered a makjang drama. And its a good one, definitely recommend it.
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4. Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 100 episodes
Not a bad one, really enjoyed Seol In Ah's performance here. I would probably recommend this one is someone asked me for a good family drama.
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5. Be Strong Geum Soon
Korean Drama - 2005, 163 episodes
This one was my first makjang drama, and while the story is something we have all seen too many times, I still thought it was done pretty well and really liked it. But might not recommend this one off the top of my head.
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6. Samgwang Villa Lovers
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
This one was really sweet! Would definitely recommend it.
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7. Never Twice
Korean Drama - 2019, 72 episodes
A fun watch. Will recommend.
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8. My Golden Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
A must watch meaningful family drama. And I do agree with the reviews that the chemistry between the 2 lead couples are a bit off, but nonetheless, its a beautiful drama.
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9. My Mother is Having an Affair
Korean Drama - 2020, 122 episodes
Lol, not a bad one, but will not recommend it. It was alright at best.
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10. Shall We Live Together
Korean Drama - 2018, 50 episodes
A good watch. It focuses on on multiple couples and their struggles to be together. Will only recommend it if you have A LOT of time on your hand.
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11. The Gentleman and the Lady
Korean Drama - 2021, 52 episodes
Really enjoying the first 15 episodes.